May 4, 2025
Vita

Mancia E Abballa Fest

Mancia E Abballa Fest Mancia E Abballa Fest

On Sunday 4 May 2025, the Municipality of Vita will host the first edition of "Mancia e Abballa Fest", a food and wine festival enthusiastically organized by Associazione Liberty24, promoted by the local Administration and supported by GAL Elimos.
A full day dedicated to authentic flavours, music, folk traditions and entertainment, designed to engage visitors of all ages and interests.

The event aims to enhance the local area and gastronomic culture through a varied programme of tastings, traditional performances, children’s activities, artisanal exhibitions and a charming classic car gathering.

Highlights include the exhibition of the “Pani di San Giuseppe”, sacred bread creations symbolising local votive art, and a cooking show curated by UMAT, featuring the live preparation of a giant cassata cake shaped like Sicily, showcasing the region’s renowned pastry-making expertise.

 

Program

  • 11:00 a.m. – Opening of the festival

    • Inauguration of food stalls and the “Pani di San Giuseppe” exhibition

    • Children’s area by Go Party with inflatables, mascots, face painting, cotton candy and balloons

  • 1:30 p.m. – Cooking show by UMAT
    Giant cassata cake shaped like Sicily

  • 3:00 p.m. – Folk music and dance performance by Marsala Antica

  • 6:00 p.m. – Comedy show “Comici in Palazzo
    With Claudione and Daniele Vespertino

  • Following – Live music by the Yasmin Brothers and DJ set

  • All day long

    • Fiat 500 Club Sicily classic car rally

    • Local product market

    • Entertainment for children and families

Free admission.
The event will take place in the town centre of Vita, from 11:00 a.m. throughout the day.

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